Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer, Space Programs

Trident Systems; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems, at its Chantilly, VA location, is seeking an Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality and compliance across the supply chain. You will audit, qualify, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to boost quality performance and support new product introductions.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and KPI-driven supplier management, with potential travel up to 25–50% to supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of related experience OR 6+ years in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Experience in supplier quality engineering, QA, or related field; regulated industries preferred (aerospace, automotive, medical devices).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and uphold supplier quality standards.
• Conduct supplier audits including qualification assessments and follow-up inspections.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions with suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality processes.
• Review and approve supplier CoCs for compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams to assess supplier risks and qualification decisions.
• Provide technical support to suppliers on quality issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and QA to align supplier quality strategies.
• Establish KPIs to monitor supplier performance and drive improvement.
• Travel 25-50% to supplier locations for audits.

Skills

Supplier QA

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Equivalent experience

Job description

Trident Systems, at its Chantilly, VA location, is seeking an Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer to drive supplier quality and compliance across the supply chain. You will audit, qualify, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to boost quality performance and support new product introductions.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and KPI-driven supplier management, with potential travel up to 25–50% to supplier sites.